DOH Warns Public About Leptospirosis LEPTOSPIROSIS – The Department of Health is warning the public about the Leptospirosis. Most especially during the rainy season, there are cases of Leptospirosis in the different hospitals around the Philippines. Based on a report, the DOH has recently declared an outbreak in certain areas in the country. Undeniably, there are areas that … Read more
Lepto Outbreak Declared By DOH In These Following Areas The Department of Health (DOH) has declared a Lepto outbreak or leptospirosis outbreak in different areas in Metro Manila. The health department is now closely monitoring the ‘leptospirosis’ cases in the Philippines affecting the health of the Filipino people. Over the past few weeks, about 1, … Read more
One person in the province of Iloilo surrenders to leptospirosis. The local authorities of Iloilo on Thursday confirmed that they have recorded the first death in the province this year due to leptospirosis. Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease that affects humans and animals. It is caused by bacteria of the genus Leptospira. According to the … Read more
Leptospirosis was confirmed to be the cause of 4 deaths and 20 people still hospitalized in Sibuco town, Zamboanga del Norte last week. Health Officials were not able to identify first the disease because of its unusual symptoms. DOH (–foul word(s) removed–)istant Secretary Dr. Eric Tayag sent a team from the Research Institute for Tropical … Read more